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Indiana Professional Dairy Producers
E-Update
Greetings!
Welcome to this issue of your E-Update and our newest Gold Sponsor, Kaeb Sales Inc! Be sure to look at their website and see the excellent means they have of helping you to improve your profitability.
REMEMBER: The 2011 Annual Meeting will be held January 28th at the Indiana Convention Center. Please register below by January 24th.
With the 2011 IN General Assembly in Session, be sure to read those bills that could have an impact on IPDP members and your operations in the years to com. Be sure to read our Featured Sponsor: Milk Promotion Services of Indiana and the outstanding effort they undertake to promote the dairy industry and scan the Table of Contents on the right-hand side to see which articles are of most interest to you. Dairy market analysis and trends are available in the Dairy Market News section below. Be sure to check the Upcoming Events calendar as it continues to expand with new activities in the months ahead. And lastly, please be sure to click on our sponsors icons and see the products and services they provide which can help improve the profitability of your dairy operation. Butch MercerExecutive Director Annual Meeting Poll
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2011 IPDP Annual Meeting Notice
January 28, 2011
This is your 2011 Annual Meeting Notice for the Indiana Professional Dairy
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Producers. Click on the links below to review the agenda and to register for this event. Board of Directors election will be held during this session. The IPDP Annual Meeting will be conducted at the beginning of the 2:00pm breakout session and followed by a keynote presentation from Jason Karszes, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University, "Looking Ahead to the Future".
During this session, Jason will take a look at the financial aspect of dairy operations over the past few years and talk about factors that result in operations being more or less profitable. He will also discuss the best strategies for recovering from 2009 and moving forward in the future. Jason Karszes is a farm management specialist with the PRO-DAIRY Program at Cornell University.Jason
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began working for PRO-DAIRY in 1998, after working the previous seven years as the farm management educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension on the Erie-Wyoming Dairy-Livestock Team. He began working for extension in 1991, after he had completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in farm management and production economics from Cornell University in 1989 and 1991. Click on the photo to learn more about our keynote speaker. During our 3:30-5:00 session titled "Reducing Somatic Cell Counts on Your Dairy" - Presenters: Mike Schutz and John Townsend, Extension Dairy Specialists, Purdue University; and a Dairy Farmer Panel. 2011 Forum Agenda2011 Forum Registration (UPDATE: Registration Extended to January 24th)Annual Meeting PollTop |
Featured Sponsor: MPSI: Indiana's Powerful Promotion Program
by Deb Osza, General Manager
Indiana dairy farmers formed MPSI in 1984 by the merger of Dairy & Nutrition Council, Inc. (DNCI) and American Dairy Association of Indiana, Inc. (ADAI). Since that time, MPSI has functioned as the nonprofit planning and management organization of ADAI and DNCI and is responsible for increasing demand for dairy products through nutrition education and advertising/promotion programs on behalf of Indiana's dairy producers. MPSI works closely with Dairy Management, Inc. (DMI), the Milk Processor Education Program (Milkpep) and regional counterparts to bring a fully integrated national promotion program to Indiana. MPSI is one of 18 state and regional promotional organizations working under the umbrella of the United Dairy Industry Association. Our mission is: to promote the sale and consumption of real domestic cows' milk and milk products through a coordinated program of marketing, promotion and public relations, nutrition education and research, to result directly or indirectly in greater utilization and consumption of milk and milk products.
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Key 2011 Indiana General Assembly Issues With Potential IPDP Impact
- SB 113: Confined feeding operation approvals.
- SB 118: Ordinances regulating fertilizers.
- SB 202: Environmental approvals and other issues. Requires the approval of the Indiana department of environmental management (IDEM) for construction or expansion of a satellite manure storage structure, anaerobic digestion facility (ADF), or gasification facility (GF).
- HB 1091: Exempt farm drainage components from sales tax.
- HB 1133: Agritourism liability.
- HB 1134: Confined feeding operation manure. Establishes requirements concerning the application and staging of manure generated by a confined feeding operation.
- HB 1187: Manure storage structures.
- HB 1387: Commodity market development councils.
- HB 1375: Local food and farm task force. Establishes the local food and farm task force to create a plan to expand and support a system under which raw agricultural products are produced, processed, distributed, and sold.
Access Link to All Bills (Some May Not Yet Be Available To The Public)
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State to Host Meeting for
Small Dairy Processors
INDIANAPOLIS (15 Dec. 2010 )- Increased consumer demand for local and artisan foods has sparked growth in the Indiana dairy industry, particularly among small start-up processing facilities. Operators of those facilities-often dairy producers who want to manufacture products on the farm-have a unique set of concerns unlike their larger counterparts, such as obtaining information and finding resources to comply with food safety laws.
To address some of those issues, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) will be hosting a meeting for operators of smaller-capacity dairy processing facilities. The meeting will be at the agency's Indianapolis office, located at 4154 N. Keystone Ave., at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
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Indiana Certified Livestock Producer
Training Offered in January
 12/28/2010
by Andy Eubank
Hoosier Ag Today
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has three workshops in January for producers wanting to begin the process of becoming a Certified Livestock Producer. CLPP is a voluntary program that recognizes farmers for their commitment to innovative and top industry standards. The free workshop would be the only training producers would have to attend according to program manager John Nagle. "This just helps go over the process and let them know what we're looking for and what they need to do to complete the process," he told HAT. "Then after that it's all up to the producer and they can work at it any pace they want. If they want to hurry up and go through it or if they want to take their time and work through it slowly, I'm able to work with them in the time frame that works best for the producer." Read more...Top |
USDA to Revise Brucellosis Testing Rules
December 28, 2010
by Ken Anderson
Brownfield Ag News
USDA's APHIS is proposing changes to its testing and certification requirements for brucellosis.
One of the changes would reduce the age at which cattle are included in herd blood tests.
APHIS says the changes "are necessary to refocus resources to control and prevent the spread of brucellosis and to protect and maintain the economic viability of the domestic livestock industry."
The agency published the interim rule and request for comments in the December 27th Federal Register. The comment period runs through February 25th.
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Feds Say Dairy Sold Cows
With Drug Residue
January 15, 2011
Phoenix News
SEATTLE, Wa -- Federal authorities say a northwest Washington dairy sold cows for slaughter despite drug residues not approved for human consumption.The 850-cow Rhody Dairy LLC of Sumas was charged civilly in U.S. District Court in Seattle this week with violations of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The Justice Department said that despite repeated warnings, the dairy administered antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines to its cattle in unapproved dosages or without prescriptions, or that it failed to observe proper drug withdrawal times before offering the cows for slaughter. They also said the dairy refused to keep treatment records for the animals. Federal officials inspected the dairy in March and July after three cows tested positive. They said Rhody Dairy sells cows for slaughter and sale to consumers in states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho and Oregon. Dairy owner Jay De Jong did not immediately return a message seeking comment Saturday. Be sure to download the NMPF Reference Manual (right hand column) on Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention and Producer Manual of Best Management Practices.
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| REMINDER, all farms holding a CAFO permit during calendar year 2010 are required to submit an annual report to IDEM by February 15th
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| 2011 IDEM Self Inspection Sheets
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U.S. Dairy Industry Publishes Its First Sustainability Progress Report
Report summarizes progress against commitment
to GHG emissions reduction
ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 07 /CSRwire/ - The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy™ announced the publication of its first U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment Progress Report. The report is a summary of the industrywide efforts currently under way to increase the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the dairy industry.
Dating from the launch of the Sustainability Commitment in 2007 through August 2010, the report focuses on the first priority area addressed by this effort, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction. In 2009, the industry announced a voluntary goal to reduce the GHG emissions of a gallon of milk by 25 percent by 2020.
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USDA Sets Agenda for Ag Outlook Forum
December 28, 2010
by Ken Anderson Brownfield Ag News USDA's 2011 Agriculture Outlook Forum is set for February 24th and 25th in Arlington, Virginia.
The conference is titled, "Today's Strategies and Tomorrow's Opportunities." Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will keynote the forum.
Break-out session topics include: risk management, foreign trade, sustainable agriculture, , conservation and environment, rural development, nutrition and health, renewable energy and food safety.
USDA Ag Forum Agenda
USDA Ag Forum Registration
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World Dairy Expo Looking for
2011 Award Nominations
Outstanding leaders from across the international dairy industry are being sought for World Dairy Expo's annual recognition awards. Nominations will be accepted through February 15, 2011 for the Industry Person of the Year, Dairyman of the Year, Dairy Woman of the Year, and International Person of the Year awards.
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Adding Rollover Protection Would Be
A Great Winter Shop Project
Mon, 12/27/2010Rollover protection systems (ROPS) save lives. When ROPS are used with seat belts, 99 percent of tractor drivers survive rollover accidents. And, even if the seat belt isn't worn, 70 percent of drivers live to tell about the accident report researchers in a recent USA Today article titled, "Tractor upgrades cut deaths."  Based on Hoard's Dairyman readership studies, the average dairy farm owns 5.3 tractors. Nearly every dairy farm has one, two, or maybe even more tractors that predate the farm manufacturers' voluntary safety program which began in 1985. That manufacturer program placed a ROPS on every tractor leaving the assembly line. Read more...Tractor Upgrades Cut DeathsTop |
World Food Price Index Hits Record High
January 5, 2011 by Bob Meyer Brownfield Ag NewsThe United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization says their world food price index hit a new high in December, surpassing the previous record set in June of 2008. The index tracks cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat and sugar, and has risen for six consecutive months. Cereal prices are back at 2008 levels while sugar and meat prices are at record highs. Read more...Top
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Dairy's Brave New Exporting World
January 9, 2011
Editor's note: Dairy Today editor Jim Dickrell gave the following presentation at AgConnect's Dairy Forum Sunday in Atlanta.
The U.S. dairy industry has seen increasing price volatility over the past several decades, with highs and lows reaching ever greater peaks and troughs. In 2007 prices reached unprecedented highs and in 2009 they harkened back to the low levels of the 1970s. This price volatility has implications for all aspects of U.S. dairy production, ranging from animal identification to disease control to milk quality.
Much of this volatility is being driven by the United States' entry into the global export dairy market. For example, in 2008 the United States exported nearly 11% of its total production on a solids basis. Export sales totaled $3.83 billion. This surge in exports came as a result of U.S. processors' new willingness to meet specific overseas customers' needs, a weak U.S. dollar and supply constraints in Australia and New Zealand.
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Dairy Market News
Hoard's Dairyman, Market and Statistics
Access most recent market data on various milk product categories.
Hoard's Dairyman Markets and Statistics
USDA - NASS Dairy Products Prices
Access latest Products Prices Reports and other valuable dairy industry data.
Dairy Products Prices and Other Data
CME Group: Daily Dairy Reports
Daily Dairy Report
NMPF: Dairy Market Reports
NMPF Latest Dairy Market News
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Previewing Dairy Policy Options Before the Next Farm Bill
Dennis A. Shields
Specialist in Agricultural Policy Sharply lower milk prices in 2009 activated standing federal programs to support dairy farmers. In calendar year 2009, the federal government spent more than $1 billion to support the industry through the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Program, the Dairy Product Price Support Program (DPPSP), and the Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP). Following appeals from dairy farmers for more financial assistance, Congress granted another $350 million in October 2009 in the form of supplemental payments to dairy farmers and government purchases of dairy products.
While farm milk prices have increased since summer 2009, the financial stress encountered by dairy farmers in 2009 has led the industry and Congress to reconsider how to deal with fluctuations in milk prices and financial prospects for dairy farmers. Some members have voiced interest in developing alternatives to current programs (which expire in 2012) and incorporating them as part of the next omnibus farm bill in the 112th Congress.
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Vilsack and the 2012 Farm Bill
December 29, 2010 by Ken Anderson Brownfield Ag NewsDuring a recent appearance on the Iowa Public Television program Iowa Press, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was asked for his thoughts on formulation of the next farm bill. "I've had a chance to visit Chairman Lucas, the incoming chairman of the house ag committee, and I think he is going to take some time to establish his chairmanship, establish his staff and he sees the debate discussion about the farm bill not taking place until probably 2012, so we have probably a year or so to talk about this." Vilsack points out that, when it comes to the farm bill, there are a number of competing interests. Read more...Top
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Nebraska Joins Midwest
Dairy Association
by Midwest Dairy Association
Monday, January 17, 2011
ST. PAUL - The American Dairy Association/Dairy Council (ADA/DC) of Nebraska became part of Midwest Dairy Association as of Jan. 1, 2011. The new status of Nebraska dairy producers took place after a year during which Midwest Dairy provided program and accounting services to the organization. Final votes by the boards of both organizations took place in December. The merger creates the Nebraska Division of Midwest Dairy, with 10 producer board members who will elect two from their ranks to the Midwest Dairy Corporate Board. Read more... Top |
Upcoming Events
2011
January 18-20, Fort Wayne Farm Show, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN January 20, Small Dairy Processors Advisory Committee, Indiana State Board of Animal Health January 20, Annie's Project, Session 2 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340) January 23-26, Dairy Forum 2011, Miami, FL January 25-26, 10th Heart of America Grazing Conference, Contact: Keith Johnson (765-494-4800). January 27, Annie's Project, Session 3 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340) January 28, 2011 Indiana Livestock, Grain and Forage Forum: Agenda; Forum Registration, Indianapolis Convention Center January 28, IPDP ANNUAL MEETING. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN January 28-29, 31st Annual Farming Together Workshop, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN FEBRUARYFebruary 3, Annie's Project, Session 4 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340) February 4, Northern Indiana Grazing Conference , Michiana Event Center, Howe, IN; Contact: Steve Engleking (260-499-6334) February 7, DAIReXNET Webinar: Environmental Phosphorus IssuesFebruary 8, Indiana Forage Council Meeting, Greencastle, INFebruary 10, Annie's Project, Session 5 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340) February 17, Annie's Project, Session 6 of 6, Risk management workshops for farm women. Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340) February 22, IPDP Regional Meeting, Goshen, Educational program on topics of current interest in dairy production. Special emphasis on managing feed costs, forage utilization, and calf management. Contact: County Extension offices, Mike Schutz (765-494-9478) or Tamilee Nennich (765-494-4823) February 23, IPDP Regional Meeting, Decatur, INFebruary 24-25, Midwest Women in Ag Conference, Hilton Indianapolis North, Indianapolis, IN; Contact: Kelly Heckaman (574-372-2340). February 24-25, USDA 2011 Ag Outlook Forum, Arlington, VA MARCHMarch 1, DAIReXNET Webinar: Environmental Nitrogen IssuesMarch 1, IPDP Regional Meeting, Warrenton, INMarch 2, IPDP Regional Meeting, Columbus, INMarch 3, IPDP Regional Meeting, Rockville, INMarch 9-11, Western Dairy Management Conference, John Ascuagas's Nugget, Reno, Nevada APRILApril 4, DAIReXNET Webinar: Air QualityApril 12-13, Indiana Milk Quality Conference, Fort Wayne, IN; Contact: Mike Schutz (765-494-9478). April 19-20, Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN April 30, Purdue Dairy Club Spring Calf Sale, Animal Sciences Research and Education Center; Calf and heifer sale.Contact: Steve Hendress (765-583-2526). MAYMay 21, Indiana State 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest, Purdue University. Contact: Carl Broady (765-494-8435). JUNEJune 8-10, Purdue 4-H Animal Sciences Workshop for Youth, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; Hands-on workshop for 4-H dairy project members featuring basic dairy management skills and up-to-date technology. Contact: Colleen Brady (765-494-8433) or Mike Schutz (765-494-9478). AUGUSTAugust 2-3, Kentuckiana Dairy Exchange, Northeastern, IN;Event designed to bring dairy producers and industry professionals together to learn more about the many facets of the dairy industry. Contact: Tamilee Nennich (765-494-4823) or Mike Schutz (765-494-9478). August 5-22, Indiana State Fair, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN August 13, Indiana 4-H Young Dairy Producer Contest and 4-H Junior Dairy Skillathon Top
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Contacting Your Indiana Legislator
With the Indiana Legislature now in session, you can find out information on who your representatives are at the following website: http://www.in.gov/legislativeTop
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IPDP Membership
Did you know that your IPDP membership provides you with:
- Opportunities to network with other professional dairy producers from around the state.
- Encourage open exchange of ideas and learn new approaches to the most challenging dairy farm management decisions.
- Allow you to get on the "ground floor" in determining relevant
 topics facing dairy managers and securing appropriate speakers to tackle those topics at educational meetings - Notify you through IPDP newletters of upcoming events and educational opportunities that will help you to be a better dairy producer.
- Be a sounding board to solving key problems that face Indiana dairy producers.
Your IPDP membership is your connection to:
- Indiana Creamery License Division
- Indiana Board of Animal Health
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Indiana State Department of Agriculture
- Indiana Beef Cattle Association
- Milk Promotion Services of Indiana
- Growing Indiana Ag (GINA)
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Corporate Sponsorship Application
Get your message out to Indiana dairy producers today. The investment you make in IPDP will pay rewards in the years ahead!
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Animal Welfare
Click on the Photo for More On This Critical Care Topic
Consumers today are increasingly questioning the quality and care taken in the production of meat, milk and eggs. Some of that concern stems from the fact that companion animals are increasingly being viewed by society as family members.
While many recognize and accept that there is a difference between animals used as companions and animals used for nourishment, most agree that animals raised for whatever purpose should be humanely cared for.
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2011 IPDP Board
of Directors
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President
LuAnn Troxel
Hanna
219-508-3433
Vice President
Ron Fuhrmann
Hoagland
260-438-4940
Secretary
Kelly Heckaman
Kosciusko
574-527-3445
Treasurer
Mike Schutz
765- 494-9478
Executive Director
Butch Mercer
Zionsville
317-418-8850
Click on a name to email any Executive Committee member
Board Members
Joe Hibshman
Syracuse
574-457-2019
Sarah Wagler
Morgantown
812-371-8250
Ben Rothert
Seymour
812-523-4537
Henk Sevenhuysen
Goodland
260-410-4822
Dave Forgey
Logansport
574-652-2461
Industry
J.J. Degan
Cargill Animal Nutrition
Dr. Ken McGuffey
McGuffey Dairy Consulting
Tamilee Nennich Ph.D.
Purdue University
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2011 IPDP ANNUAL MEETING POLL
Please click on the IPDP Logo and let us know if you will be attending the IPDP Annual Meeting on January 28th.
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